alt pop

Rainsford shines on vulnerable new single "Ghostwriter" from released album 'Before Blue'

Los Angeles–based multihyphenate artist Rainsford, also known as Rainey Qualley, released her debut album Before Blue this past Friday, marking a major milestone in the versatile career of the musician,…

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“My Mess” by Essy takes listeners on a breathless journey through the inner monologue

Ever hear a song that feels like the inner workings of your brain? Like if your loud inner monologue had a soundtrack, this would be it. “My Mess,” the latest…

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Lily Lane debuts soul pop single "Reciprocation" alongside music video

Pop soul artist Lily Lane is back with her latest single, "Reciprocation." The funky pop track marks Lane's third single of the year, following "Crybaby" and "Domesicated." In her latest…

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Capital Cities crank up the energy with indie pop anthem "Late for School"

Capital Cities, the duo behind the global hits "Safe and Sound" and "Kangaroo Court," return with a vibrant new single, "Late For School," another glimpse into their forthcoming full-length album…

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NYIKO’s darkwave single “Sugar” sets the tone for your Friday [Music Video]

It’s Friday—time to shake off the week and cue up the perfect track to kick off the weekend. Cue up “Sugar,” the seductive darkwave single from Los Angeles-based artist and producer…

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Sienna Melgoza lets her feelings loose on "stitched on my tongue"

Alt-pop singer/songwriter, actress and dancer Sienna Melgoza has released her new single, “stitched on my tongue.” Having signed her first record deal at the age of 13, Sienna Melgoza is…

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Estella Dawn brings attitude and confidence with “I Like It Rough”

Need a track full of attitude and spunk? Look no further, Estella Dawn has it in spades. Cue her recent single, “I Like It Rough,” a track that blends alt-pop,…

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Québécois singer-songwriter Ariane Roy on alt-pop music that moves and inspires [Interview]

Québécois pop singer-songwriter Ariane Roy has been making waves in the Canadian music scene with her emotive lyrics and dynamic sound. Since her debut album medium plaisir in 2022, she…

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Rhett Repko Fuses Alt-Pop and Romance on Infectious New Single “Don’t Delay”

Rhett Repko returns with his latest single “Don’t Delay”, continuing his mission to cement his place as a glowing indie-rock talent. With over six million streams across a string of…

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Niko Xidas finds quiet power in “All at Once”

Chicago singer-songwriter Niko Xidas delivers something quietly stunning with his new single “All at Once,” co-written with Aubrey Swander. Anchored by the warm simplicity of a 3-string guitar, the track…

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Alt r&b artist MINH is over all the rumors and all the "Gossip"

Vietnamese singer-songwriter MINH releases his new R&B single, "Gossip." The single is the latest in what has been an eventful summer for the international artist. Despite the release, Minh has…

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Emma Tea ignites drum and bass with fiery new single "House on Fire"

What makes a good voice for drum and bass? Is there a formula? At the very least, it needs to be captivating enough to cut through the whirlwind of fast-tempo,…

Rainsford shines on vulnerable new single "Ghostwriter" from released album 'Before Blue'

“My Mess” by Essy takes listeners on a breathless journey through the inner monologue

Lily Lane debuts soul pop single "Reciprocation" alongside music video

Capital Cities crank up the energy with indie pop anthem "Late for School"

NYIKO’s darkwave single “Sugar” sets the tone for your Friday [Music Video]

Sienna Melgoza lets her feelings loose on "stitched on my tongue"

Estella Dawn brings attitude and confidence with “I Like It Rough”

Québécois singer-songwriter Ariane Roy on alt-pop music that moves and inspires [Interview]

Rhett Repko Fuses Alt-Pop and Romance on Infectious New Single “Don’t Delay”

Niko Xidas finds quiet power in “All at Once”

Alt r&b artist MINH is over all the rumors and all the "Gossip"

Emma Tea ignites drum and bass with fiery new single "House on Fire"

Muriel Grossmann channels McCoy Tyner through Grateful Dead Lenses on new album

Songwriter Pisgah shares emotional journey through album "Faultlines"

Neil Friedlander shares a personal and deeply emotive new album project "The Change"

Berlin-based ELEDA share a cinematic and uplifting new single "Believe"

aboynamedblu captures indie nostalgia with "from the yard"

Antania signs with Soundworks Direct Japan as futurist death metal takes hold

Moises "MO" Santizo introduces fresh concept of experiencing interviews through vinyl

Origins Inconclusive partner with DiscoverNü (DNÜ) marking new chapter for UK emerging artist culture

The Architect of Independent Empire: Rob Terell named among the world’s Top 10 Global A&R Executives

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4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022